Hello to everybody on the forum, my first post of probably many so please be patient with me.
We are finally in the position to apply for PR after many years bringing up the family etc

Today I received a job offer and can get things moving. My very first question is, I have read this forum everyday for the last 4 months and it seems that you dont need an agent to submit an application. However, I had an indisgretion many years ago in NZ which led to me being repatriated to Uk. My indisgretion was being a ship deserter in 1980 which was quite common in those days.
I have been advised to use an agent for my application as they will know how to word things in a better way. Does anybody know if this would be a problem if I was to submit an application myself?
Any help much apprieciated.
Thanks